Full name: M. Sudhakar.
His nickname, Stormy Sudhakar, was taken from his beautiful personality and very aggressive raiding approach.

Age & DOB: Sudhakar was 23 years of age in 2025, having celebrated his 23rd birthday on March 18, 2002.

Physical Characteristics:
Approximately 185 cm (6’1″) tall
Weight: Approximately 75 kg (165 lbs)
Physical features are a 40-inch chest, 34-inch waist, 14-inch bicep, and black hair and eyes.

Early Life and Background
Sudhakar grew up in a family that was highly involved in the game in the kabaddi-crazy village of Palayanallur in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. His four elder brothers and his father all played kabaddi.

His first exposure to kabaddi was by accident: in his eleventh grade, he went with a friend to a game in a nearby village and was summoned to play on a last-minute cancellation. He found his calling and scored four pivotal points during that day.

Scale the ranks
Winter 2022 Yuva Kabaddi Series (YKS): Sudhakar debuted for Palani Tuskers in a glittering performance.

Approximately 320 raid points.
Approximately 77% strike rate
13 Super Raids and 18 Super 10s
Consequently, he was voted as the series’ Best Raider and became the target of PKL franchises.